Air travel across several Indian cities faced significant disruption as adverse weather conditions, primarily dense fog and low visibility, forced the cancellation of a large number of flights. Major airlines, including IndiGo, issued travel advisories, urging passengers to stay updated on their flight schedules for a hassle-free journey.
Airlines Issue Advisories Amid Weather Woes
IndiGo, India's largest carrier, released a detailed advisory addressing the operational challenges. The airline specifically highlighted issues at Ranchi and Hindon airports due to low visibility and foggy conditions. In its statement, IndiGo assured passengers that teams are closely monitoring the weather and working to ensure safe and smooth travel. The airline requested travellers to keep checking their flight status and expressed gratitude for their patience, looking forward to clearer skies and a swift return to normal operations.
Complete List of Cancelled IndiGo Flights
As per the official information, a substantial number of IndiGo flights were cancelled. The affected routes connect major metros and regional hubs across the country. Key cancellations include flights to and from Delhi (DEL), Kolkata (CCU), Mumbai (BOM), Chennai (MAA), Bengaluru (BLR), and Hyderabad (HYD), among others. The disruption also impacted several regional routes, causing inconvenience to a wide swath of travellers.
Here is the comprehensive list of cancelled IndiGo flights:
- 6E 7156 (DEL – PGH) & 6E 7325 (PGH – DEL)
- 6E 2567 (AMD – HDO) & 6E 2568 (HDO – AMD)
- 6E 7413 (IXC – JAI) & 6E 7414 (JAI – IXC)
- 6E 5261 (IXC – BOM)
- 6E 833 (CCU – MAA) & 6E 986 (MAA – CCU)
- 6E 6514 (CCU – IMF) & 6E 276 (IMF – CCU)
- 6E 2316 (DEL – IXC)
- 6E 7517 (IXC – JAI)
- 6E 681 (PNQ – COK) & 6E 242 (COK – PNQ)
- 6E 681 (IXC – PNQ)
- 6E 6623 & 6E 664 (CCU – HYD)
- 6E 867 (IXC – HYD)
- 6E 2026 (LKO – DEL)
- 6E 146 (IXC – LKO)
- 6E 5063 (DEL – ATQ)
- 6E 2315 (IXC – DEL)
- 6E 242 (PNQ – IXC)
- 6E 6164 (ATQ – SXR) & 6E 6165 (SXR – ATQ)
- 6E 106 (AMD – ATQ)
- 6E 2347 (BOM – AMD)
- 6E 6510 (IXJ – DEL) & 6E 5207 (DEL – IXJ)
- 6E 576 (IXR – DEL) & 6E 6287 (DEL – IXR)
- 6E 508 (DEL – BBI) & 6E 6821 (BBI – DEL)
- 6E 6718 (DEL – MAA)
- 6E 6833 (DEL – BLR)
- 6E 6847 (IDR – DEL)
- 6E 368 (BLR – BHO) & 6E 687 (BLR – UDR)
- 6E 981 (CJB – MAA) & 6E 6194 (MAA – CJB)
- 6E 412 (UDR – BLR) & 6E 393 (BHO – BLR)
- 6E 871 (BLR – DEL)
- 6E 6742 (IXC – DEL)
- 6E 157 (NAG – DEL)
- 6E 301 (BOM – DEL)
- 6E 424 (HYD – DEL)
- 6E 2088 (IXM – DEL) & 6E 2059 (DEL – IXM)
- 6E 2228 (MAA – DEL)
- 6E 2163 (UDR – DEL)
- 6E 2255 (DEL – HYD)
- 6E 2471 (DEL – PNQ)
- 6E 2766 (DEL – BOM)
- 6E 2312 (DED – DEL)
- 6E 2382 (COK – DEL)
- 6E 2506 (ATQ – DEL)
- 6E 2787 (CCU – DEL) & 6E 2788 (DEL – CCU)
- 6E 5103 (DEL – ATQ)
- 6E 5066 (DEL – BDQ) & 6E 6212 (DEL – IDR)
- 6E 5273 (DEL – COK)
- 6E 6387 (DEL – UDR)
- 6E 6327 (DEL – DED)
- 6E 6662 (BDQ – DEL)
- 6E 6741 (DEL – IXC)
- 6E 6820 (DEL – NAG)
- 6E 6675 (PNQ – DEL)
- 6E 2414 (DEL – GAY)
- 6E 7561 (CCU – IXR) & 6E 7562 (IXR – CCU)
- 6E 2293 (DEL – IXJ) & 6E 2527 (IXJ – DEL)
- 6E 2589 (HDO – CCU) & 6E 2588 (CCU – HDO)
- 6E 7925 (PXN – CCU) & 6E 7924 (CCU – PXN)
- 6E 6534 (BEK – BLR) & 6E 6533 (BLR – BEK)
- 6E 771 (CCU – BLR)
- 6E 721 (PNQ – ATQ)
- 6E 2053 (IDR – BOM)
Passenger Guidance and Looking Ahead
The widespread flight cancellations underscore the impact of seasonal weather on India's aviation network. Airlines have reiterated that passenger safety is the top priority, leading to proactive cancellations in anticipation of poor visibility. Travellers are strongly advised to monitor official airline websites and apps for real-time updates before heading to the airport. While the situation is expected to improve as weather conditions clear, passengers on affected flights are typically offered options such as rescheduling or refunds as per airline policies. The incident serves as a reminder for winter travellers to account for potential weather-related delays during this season.
